Educational Scholarship Scientist

Corehr; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at Oxford seeks an experienced researcher to advance educational scholarship and workforce research in primary care. You will collaborate to strengthen the evidence base underpinning primary care education, workforce development, and high‑quality patient care.

You will hold a PhD in a relevant subject and use realist and qualitative methods to inform research and future projects.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject, with post-qualification research experience.
• Experience with empirical research approaches (e.g. evaluations) and evidence synthesis (e.g. realist approaches).
• Experience working with students, stakeholders and PPI contributions.
• Strong interest in capacity building in primary care education and workforce research.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of student research activities (SSMs, projects, internships, visiting electives).
• Provide supervision to DPhil students and help develop research ideas and outputs.
• Assist with grant applications to generate income and future opportunities.
• Contribute to strengthening connections between primary care education, workforce development and patient care.

Skills

Empirical research

Evidence synthesis

Realist & qualitative methods

Stakeholder engagement

Student supervision

Grant writing

Education

PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject

Job description

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford

We are seeking an experienced and motivated researcher to contribute to the development of educational scholarship and workforce research in primary care. The postholder will work collaboratively to strengthen the evidence base underpinning primary care education, workforce development, and the design and organisation of primary healthcare services.

The successful applicant will have a background in the social sciences, humanities, medical sciences or a related discipline, and experience of empirical research approaches (such as evaluation studies) and evidence synthesis methods (for example realist approaches). They will have experience of working with students, stakeholders and public contributors (PPI), and a strong interest in supporting capacity building in primary care research and education.

The role will involve supporting a range of student research activities, including medical student Special Study Modules, Final Honours School projects, NIHR School of Primary Care Research internships, and visiting electives, as well as DPhil supervision. The postholder will support students to develop research ideas, complete projects, and produce high-quality outputs.

You will be expected to support and apply for grant applications over time, to generate income and further research opportunities.

This post offers an opportunity to contribute to an emerging area of strategic importance, strengthening the connections between primary care education, workforce development, and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

You will have a doctoral degree (e.g. PhD/DPhil) in a relevant subject (e.g. in fields of medical education, primary care, public health, health psychology, sociology, evidence synthesis), with post-qualification research experience, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline (workforce, primary care, continuity, general practice sustainability) and approach (realist and qualitative methods) to inform research and develop future research projects and methodologies.

You will be based in the Gibson Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work, but there may be the opportunity for some remote working to be agreed with your line manager.

This post is permanent, and is offered full time, although part-time (0.8 FTE) can be considered.

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Tuesday 22 September 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 12 October 2026.

Salary (£) : 49,119 - 58,260 per annum, with a discretionary range to £65,336 per annum (pro-rata)